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The state's new law bans drivers from even holding mobile devices, but safety experts say it still might not be enough.
Thousands of people die in distracted-driving accidents every year, including more than 3,400 in 2015, according to federal data released last week. California is hoping to do something about it.
A law went into effect in the state last week with an aim toward cutting down on the number of drivers using smartphones.
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